Taking care of our parents when they grow old can be one of the most difficult experiences an individual must face. It constitutes an unexpected and initially uncomfortable role reversal: the child must act as the parent—it is, after all, his or her filial duty to see...
Guilt is an almost inevitable part of caring for aging parents. Whether it’s the feeling of not providing enough care, having to restrict the use of automobiles, or power tools for safety reasons, leaving the house without the elder, exchanging angry words when...